Asked by Siamanta Nthumba on May 30, 2024
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To be guilty of arson, a person would have to
A) willfully and maliciously burn down a building.
B) fraudulently make a writing to change the legal rights of another.
C) kill someone accidently.
D) fail to pay income taxes.
Arson
The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property.
- Familiarize oneself with the legal penalties and categorizations of specific illicit activities including robbery, housebreaking, and the act of setting fires intentionally.
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Faith HouserJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Arson involves the willful and malicious burning of a building or property. Choices B, C, and D describe forgery, manslaughter, and tax evasion, respectively, not arson.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the legal penalties and categorizations of specific illicit activities including robbery, housebreaking, and the act of setting fires intentionally.